Handheld camcorder Panasonic HC-VX3E-K 8.57 MP 4K Ultra HD

The Panasonic HC-VX3E-K handheld camcorder records video in 4K Ultra HD using an 8.57 MP MOS BSI sensor and a bright F1.8 lens. It offers a 25 mm wide-angle view, 24x optical zoom, 5-axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ stabilization and an easy-to-read 3-inch LCD touch monitor. Compact and lightweight, the HC-VX3E-K supports SD/SDHC/SDXC cards and includes features such as 4K Cropping, wind-shield microphone damping and a wired remote terminal for practical everyday shooting.

Advantages

The large MOS BSI sensor combined with the F1.8 lens provides improved low-light performance and detailed 4K footage. 24x optical zoom and 5-axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ reduce blur from hand-shake across wide-angle and telephoto ranges. Built-in 4K Cropping allows in-camera post-editing to produce 2K clips without a PC, while the wind-shield microphone and wired remote enhance reliable audio capture and remote operation.

Suitable for

• Family events and travel videos
• Amateur filmmaking and vlogging
• Outdoor recordings where stabilization and wind reduction are needed
• Situations requiring in-camera 4K-to-2K cropping and quick post-shoot edits

Key specifications

• Sensor: 8.57 MP MOS BSI
• Maximum video resolution: 3840 x 2160 (4K Ultra HD)
• Lens aperture: F1.8
• Wide-angle: 25 mm
• Optical zoom: 24x
• Digital zoom: 1500x
• Stabilization: 5-axis HYBRID O.I.S.+
• Display: 3-inch LCD touchscreen (1,843,200 dots)
• Memory card: SD / SDHC / SDXC
• Weight: 0.431 kg
• Colour: Black

How to use

Insert a compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC card and power on the camcorder. Use the LCD touch panel to select resolution and shooting modes. Frame your subject using the wide-angle or apply optical zoom up to 24x; the HYBRID O.I.S.+ system will help reduce shake. To create 2K clips from 4K recordings, use the 4K Cropping functions (Post Auto Tracking, Post Close-up, Post Panning, Post Manual Tracking, Post Stabilizer, Post Zooming) from the camera menu. Connect a wired remote to the 2.5 mm REMOTE terminal for remote focus, zoom and REC control when needed.

Recommendations

For best low-light results, keep aperture settings at F1.8 and use steady hand-holding or a tripod when zooming. Enable HYBRID O.I.S.+ for handheld shots and use 4K Cropping after recording to reframe or stabilise footage without transferring files to a PC.